This loft-like, architecturally designed, renovated and sun-filled 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom home resides in The Opera, a full service and sought after neo-Gothic inspired cooperative prewar building located in the heart of the Upper West Side. Originally built as a church and hotel and then renovated/converted to a cooperative for residential use in 1980, this gorgeous high floor home offers an entrance foyer leading to an expansive living / dining room with open city views, custom overhead lighting, and an open chef's kitchen with wood cabinetry, Viking, Meile and Bosch appliances, built-in coffee station, automated storage & marble counters and backsplash. The bedroom wing includes a primary suite with a custom built dressing area with storage and vanity, and a marble bath w/soaking tub, a secondary bedroom with an adjacent hall bath with a glass enclosed stream shower, and a third bedroom with a pocket door off the living room which works well as a bedroom, den, or home office! Hardwood flooring throughout, custom built-ins under the windows w/thru-wall AC and storage, east and west exposures, and large custom closet space completes this hard to find 3 bedroom home! BLD: 24 hour doorman, resident superintendent, laundry on every floor, bike room and storage, pet and pied-a-terre friendly! Best westside location, near Central and Riverside Parks, multiple grocery options (Zabars, Citarella, Fairway, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Columbus Avenue Greenmarket), cultural offerings (Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society), numerous restaurants, easy access to subway (1, 2, 3, B & C lines), bus lines and an adjacent Citibike station!
Quick Profile
Bracketed on its east and west borders by massive city parks, the Upper West Side (UWS) is known for its greenery, stately and elegant townhomes, safe streets and great schools, all of which make it a very desirable neighborhood for families. The UWS has maintained its community feeling, making it attractive to young professionals and retirees, both of whom want a sense of belonging in the place they call home.
Here you’ll find many apartment buildings, especially those along Central Park West. Historic architecture abounds, anchored by four luxury co-ops - the San Remo, Majestic, Century and Eldorado apartments - all of which have two towers on their interiors. They were built in the 1930s and their design was predicated on a 1929 building code that imposed a height limit on residences facing the street. There are also impressive row houses near Riverside Drive throughout the W 70 and 80 Streets. Above the 90s, you will find smaller buildings where walk-ups are very reasonably priced.
There are several world-class museums and venues dedicated to the performing arts. Plentiful dining can be found in the UWS. You will find everything from quaint Jewish delis serving up bagels and a schmear to sophisticated fine dining that has earned multiple Michelin stars, and everything you could possibly want in between. There is also abundant shopping and a vibrant nightlife.